Land Office Notes from Mitchell Dak 1887 Public Notices
A chaotic compilation of 1887 public land notices lists multiple settlers filing for final proof of their claims at Mitchell South Dakota. Names include James Ewart Anders Lindstrom John Berry and others with witnesses from Davison and Hanson counties. Dates stretch May to June with various township ranges and lot details.
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Mitchell Oak
Township l
Range
Divison Cous
Dirk
Bill
Vize
aRison
Summuel M. Daniels
John
Ellisiey
Davison Ineritt
Register
Mitchell, Dak
Mitchell
Dak
Lnt Mo
Agno
Eling J Vineas AL Powers Gee Bor
Atterhynders
Gorse
Mitchell Itt
Ines
James Ewart
Ste
Nwt
Albert Smith
Becles W. Pine
Charles C. Phillips
Anthony Nabinger
Mitchell, Dakota
Dakota
John B. Ewart
Uty Ney
Nty
West
George W. Pine
Charles ¢C. Phillips
Mitchell, Dakotta
Anders Lindstrom
Davison County
Jak
Peder Kjelmer
Henry Warne
John Pittersen
Carel Seterstrom
Land Ofice
Register Aid
John Berry
Wime
Dimes
Lesliebert
D.C
Woonsocket Creamery Expands and Local Notices
Woonsocket rises with creamery capacity up to 8,000 pounds daily and a plan to produce 1,000 pounds of titer each day. The city also reports school changes with D A Ross reappointed principal and Miss Bryan leaving for Wisconsin to care for an invalid mother. Council leaders J P Cook and A Kalder re elected. four marshals and an attorney will serve without pay.
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Woosxsorner
Woonsocket
Board of Education
D. A. Ross
M. F. Bryan
Grammmar
Miss Bryan
Wisconsin
JP. M. Cook
A. Kalder
Dakota Treasurer Reed Missing in May Is
The Evening Journals Bismarck special reports George C. Reed, two year city treasurer, missing from Minneapolis and believed to have fled to Canada. His accounts are reportedly short, and he took his bond with him claiming it to secure a new bond for his successor, leaving bondsmen relieved from the deficiency. Reed has many friends who think he did not leave willingly.
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Bismarck
Cannon
Fort Lincoln
Canada
Post Office
Ofice
Mandan
Minneapolis
George C. Reed
Reed
George Reed
Milwaukee
Alexander Mitchell
Reed’s Threat Seen in Local Region
A fragment notes a threat linked to Mrs Reed claiming the subject would not be seen again in the region, suggesting a menacing intent tied to a defrauding scheme against the city.
Wakonda visit and local farming notes in Pannkston
Dr G L Lar way departs for Wakonda to locate there. County Surveyor Miarehant visited town this week. An accident left Ike Whaling dead and serves as a warning about runaway farm teams. The farmers Mill plans a May opening and DR Putnam may buy A S McNichols interests. Rumors hint at higher grain prices this fall.
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Pannkston
G. L. Larway
Wakonda
Miarehant
Ike Whaling
Farmeys
Jumor
Reunion draws old soldiers to Fort Sully in Blunt
May day events in Brent report a central Dakota reunion with Fort Sully military landholders expected in attendance. Blunt residents offer free hospitality to visitors while talks of developing local gas prospects and forming a Blunt capital backed company proceed amid regional interest.
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Brent
Buunt
Central Dakota
Fort Sully
Blunt
Rettral
Sully County
Fire damages boot and shoe store in CottMnia area
Early yesterday evening a fire was discovered at J. L. Lorscheider's boot and shoe store. Firefighters extinguished the flames. the rear living space, vacant, housed the origin of the blaze with charred rags found there. If unchecked, two or three adjoining buildings could have burned.
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CottMnia
J. L. Lorscheider
Dakota Commission Plan Faces Courts and Legislative Change
The Dakota commissioners push to enact the plan despite court doubts and a legislatively amended version that leaves the measure nearly inoperative, signaling a determined effort to carry it into effect.
Aberdeen Doctor Arrested for Manslaughter
Minneapolis May 20 The Journal reports Dr M Elliott of this city was arrested yesterday on a first degree manslaughter charge. He attended a confinement near Aberdeen about four weeks ago and is accused of malpractice that led to the woman's death. A warrant was issued and the doctor was taken into custody.
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Minneapolis
Journal
Aberdeen
M. Elliott
Elliott
Here
Corner Stone Laying Planned for New Episcopal Church
Arrangements are underway for the laying of the cornerstone of the new Episcopal church on May 1. Clergy and notable men from various parts of the territory will attend. The Aberdeen Building and Loan association has issued a third series of stock, which is rapidly taken.
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Animoren
Episcopal Church
Aberdeen Building and Loan Association
City Bonds Planned to Secure Right of Way
Grarrox residents pledge a $5,000 bond issue to secure a guaranteed right of way through the city for the Duluth and Manitoba branch of the Northern Pacific. Mayor Ponts and Alderman Cashill left yesterday to finalize the arrangements amid strong public support.
Postmaster Appointed at Kitball Dakota
The president has appointed D Benjamin FP Ochsner as postmaster at Kitball Dakota, replacing D G Grippen who was removed from the position.
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Wastington
Dakota
Benjamin FP. Ochsner
Kitball
G. Grippen
Dakota prospect praised by Judge Edgerton for settlers and farming
Judge Edgerton extols Dakota as a land of inducements for industrious poor, citing strong schools, healthy climate, rich loam soil, and high yields in corn oats and wheat. He argues central Dakota offers diversified farming and compares favorably with Indiana and Red River valley, urging recognition despite congressional opposition.
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Dakota
Pioneer Press
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Bon Homme
Yankton
Clay
Union
Central
Congress
Courtroom Spars Over Minted Debts and Moonlit Promises
The Brookings press is accused of misrepresentation by Watertown, which also recalls a loan to a Courier-News editor who was financially stranded after jokes failed. A Miner county suit sees Miss Jennie Wilson sue Max Gotthelf for 10000 dollars for breach of promise. Gotthelf says a moonlit interview revealed her morphine use. she admits onion fondness and disputes the claim.
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Watertown Courier-News
Courier-News
Brookings Press
Alex
Watertown
Miner County
Jennie Wilson
Max Gotthelf
South Dakota Firemen to Hold Mitchell Tournament in June
The South Dakota firemen plan an annual tournament at Mitchell in June with Governor Church accepting an invitation to attend. The governor is popular and stands to gain from meeting the public though he must watch his remarks for they can sound odd.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Firemen
South Dakota
Mitchell
Gov. Church
Mitchell Will Do Her Part at Sioux Falls Fair
Sioux Falls Press notes the fair should be the best yet as crops look superb. Reports say rainfall has kept the ground in good condition, with recent showers aiding preparations and promising favorable conditions for the event.
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Sioux Falls
Dakota to Dakota Rural Outlook and Legal Mockups
The piece notes a wet harvest start aiding future drought resilience and urges Mitchell residents to back a strong fair. It highlights 41000 acres of growing timber in 37 counties, upcoming coal and rail access, and a plan to deliver soft coal under 3.50 per ton with 6000 miles of railroad by year end. It discusses Crow Creek eviction cases.
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North Anch
Dakota
Missouri
Dakota’s rapid territorial growth in 1887 forecasts prominence
Grand Forks Plain Dealer notes widespread Dakota development across towns and industries. It highlights rising agricultural acreage, expanding railroad systems, and rapid enterprise growth, predicting Dakota will surpass all states in population and wealth as 1887 ends.
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Grand Forks
Dakota immigration braces for surge as season advances
Commissioner of Immigration McClure remains active in publishing and distributing maps amid rising correspondence from eastern states. Officials anticipate a large immigration year with a possible spring shift toward Dakota, echoing earlier influx years. A Virgil debtor tried to ship a secured team to Nebraska, but Bliss intercepted the load and claimed the team.
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Bismarck Tribune
McClure
Dakota
Secretarial Cost Lifts Railroad Board's Worth
The Yankton Press notes Dakota spends thousands to hire a secretary for the railroad board. It argues the secretary justifies the cost by handling correspondence, suggesting the board gains value from the costly hire.
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Aberdeen News
Yankton
Dakota
Protest Over Gov Church Insuring Territorial Buildings
Insurance agents in Yankton and other points express indignation at Governor Church’s decision to insure all territorial buildings in a single agency at Bismarck. A formal protest has been sent to the home offices of every Dakota insurance company represented.
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Yankton
Gov. Church
Bismarck
Dakota
Electric Bitters Endorsed By Legal, Local Figures
County attorney E Bainbridge Munday of Clay County Texas praises Electric Bitters after his brother recovered from malaria and jaundice. D L Wilcoxon of Horse Cave KentuckyTestifies he would have died without the remedy. The ad claims cure for malaria and kidney liver and stomach disorders with a price of 50 cents and one dollar at Hammer Hammers.
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E. Bainbridge Munday
Atty
Clay Co
Texas
D. L. Wilcoxon
Horse Cave
Hammer &Hammer’s
Dakota Growth Surprises Eastern Visitors
Sioux Falls Press notes rapid Dakota growth as towns rise in six to eight years and farm buildings reflect prosperity. It cites daily papers, utilities, brick blocks, and new commodious houses and barns as evidence, arguing that farmers’ debt payoffs and stock increases signal economic strength across the territory.
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Sioux Falls
Dukwta
Dakota
Associated Press
Dr King’s New Discovery and Bucklen’s Salve Ad
Warning against cheap imitations of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs. promotes genuine remedy at Ham mer & Hammer’s drug store with trial battles free and guarantees. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for skin ailments and piles with money-back guarantee. For sale by TAMMER & SLAMMER.
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Dr. King
Hammer & Hammer
Pasturing Offered for Horses and Colts by Gibson Bros
Parties wishing to keep horses or colts in a well shaded pasture with running water should apply to Gibson Bros., Sec. 10, Rosedale.
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Gibson Bros
Rosedale
For Sale Hatchet Incubator and Loans
For Sale. One perfect hatchet incubator. Money to loan on improved farms at very low rates of interest. Epwako Devy, Office in Gale's block, Mitchell, Duk. It is not expected that the newly appointed treasurer will assume duties of his office before the latter part of this week. Ad dress inquiries to Box No. 42, Mitchell Dakota.
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Paulie
Address Tree & Go
Augusta
Ne Ve Oat
Washington
Behail
Crow Creek
Lamar
Arthur
Cleveland
Mitchell
Mitchell Dakota
Epwako
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Mitchell Dakota
Notice is given that the mortgage held by Henry Ahern and Alice Ahern was assigned to L. W. Lewis and will be foreclosed by public auction. The sale of Lot 2, Block 94 in Lawler's addition to Mitchell will occur May 23, 1887, at 11:00 AM at the courthouse front door.
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Minneapolis
Northern Pacific Company
Dakota
Montana
Oregon
Washington Territory
Henry Ahern
Alice Ahern
Davison
James A. Wilson
Territory of
Register of Deeds
Yitin
Territory of Dakota
L. W. Lewis
Serrito
Court House
Mitchell
Lawler
Mitchell, Dak
Assiznee
A. E. Hitchcockk
D. O. Stanchfield
O. O. Stanchfield
Davison County
Dakota Territory
Scott
D. T
Mortgage Sale Notice in Davison Dakota Territory
Public auction announced on June 6 1887 at 10 am for mortgage defaults linked to Herman C Green and Frances M Green. Mortgage held by Walker Adams covers Dundee Davison County North Dakota land parcels totaling 160 acres in sections 24 township 103 north range 60 west. Sheriff auctioneer O Stanchfield to oversee sale.
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Herman C. Green
Frances M. Green
Davison
Dakota
Walker Adams
Scott
Iowa
Bakota
Mortages
Tehell
Vison
United States
Nis
N. W
Mitchell, D. T
A. D. Iss
Leaioe Walker Adams
A.E. Hitchcock
O. Stanchfield
Sherif
Eugene H. West
C. M. Abraham
J. L. Roberts
Gale
O. O. Stanchifield
Davison County
Dakota Territory
Court House
Mitchell
Davieson
Territory of Dakota
Eivil W. Walker
William Firitwood
Rogers
Marcel
Michard Ilis
Mitchell, Oak
O. O. Stanchfield
Dillon & Preston
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Linked to Eye Disease Cures
Advert claims cure for sore eyes and scrofula through Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Testimonials cite improvements from physicians and mothers, noting restored sight after treatment and reduced inflammation. Product by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co. sold by all druggists for $1 per bottle, six for $5.
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Ayer
W. P. Sutherland
Shelby City
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Sheriff Sale Notice in Dakota Territory District Court
Territorywide sheriff sale in the Second Judicial District within Daysin County lists Weller as party involved in the District Court action. The notice provides the procedural opening for sale under court authority.
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Territory OF Dakota
Daysin County
Weller
Davison County
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